Creek Bed DEGR37 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #88857D, LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Greystoke from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #88857D · DEGR37
Creek Bed
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Creek Bed Technical Profile
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Creek Bed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Creek Bed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCreek Bed
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGreystoke
Greystoke
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chelsea Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pier
Behr
Nearly identical
Mountain Smoke
Valspar
Nearly identical
Greystoke
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Promising Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Classic French Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweater Weather
PPG
Very similar
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Wildwood
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Creek Bed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Creek Bed
#88857D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Creek Bed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Creek Bed Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Creek Bed.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Creek Bed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Creek Bed have?
Creek Bed by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Creek Bed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Creek Bed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Creek Bed are Greystoke by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Chelsea Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pier by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Creek Bed's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Creek Bed?
Creek Bed has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Creek Bed's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.